Last Human

Description: In a future when humans are believed to be extinct, what will one curious robot do when it finds a girl who needs its help? Film rights for this thrilling middle grade novel have been optioned by Sony Pictures, with Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Project Hail Mary) attached to develop. In the future, robots have eliminated humans, and 12-year-old robot XR_935 is just fine with that. Without humans around, there is no war, no pollution, no crime. Every member of society has a purpose. Everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Until the day XR discovers something impossible: a human girl named Emma.

Now, Emma must embark on a dangerous voyage with XR and two other robots in search of a mysterious point on a map. But how will they survive in a place where rules are never broken and humans aren't supposed to exist? And what will they find at the end of their journey?

Humorous, action-packed, and poignant, The Last Human tells a story about friendship, technology, and challenging the status quo no matter the consequences. It's not just about what it means to be a robot--it's about what it means to be a friend.

Includes fun black-and-white illustrations.

Brief description: Lee Bacon is the author of several books for young people, including The Last Human, Imaginary, and the Joshua Dread series, as well as the original audio stories The Mystery of Alice and Interview With The Robot. His books have been translated into 23 languages. Lee grew up in Texas and now lives in New Jersey.

Review Quotes: "An amusing and upbeat adventure, with glimpses of a fading human footprint on the planet and a suggestion that there's hope for a shared AI and human future."-- "Kirkus Reviews"